Auteur: George Chapman

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. For till the t …

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The fame which …

George Chapman’s ‘The Revenge of Bussy D’Ambois’ is a sequel to his earlier work, ‘Bussy D’Ambois, ‘ and was first published in 1613. The play is one of Chapman’s dramas based on recent political and …

This comprehensive e Book presents the complete works or all the significant works – the Œuvre – of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook – easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Tragical H …

Benjamin "Ben" Jonson was born in June, 1572. A contemporary of William Shakespeare, he is best known for his satirical plays; Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair, and his equally …

The English poet and dramatist, George Chapman, whose translation of Homer long remained the standard English version, was a rival of Shakespeare and a revered classical scholar. The Delphi Poets Ser …

George Chapman was born at Hitchin in Hertfordshire in about 1559. There is some evidence that Chapman attended Oxford University but did not obtain a degree, but the evidence is rather scant. During …

George Chapman was born at Hitchin in Hertfordshire in about 1559. There is some evidence that Chapman attended Oxford University but did not obtain a degree, but the evidence is rather scant. During …

George Chapman was born at Hitchin in Hertfordshire in about 1559. There is some evidence that Chapman attended Oxford University but did not obtain a degree, but the evidence is rather scant. During …

George Chapman was born at Hitchin in Hertfordshire in about 1559. There is some evidence that Chapman attended Oxford University but did not obtain a degree, but the evidence is rather scant. During …

George Chapman was born at Hitchin in Hertfordshire in about 1559. There is some evidence that Chapman attended Oxford University but did not obtain a degree, but the evidence is rather scant.During …

George Chapman was born at Hitchin in Hertfordshire in about 1559. There is some evidence that Chapman attended Oxford University but did not obtain a degree, but the evidence is rather scant.During …

Translated by George Chapman, with Introductions by Jan Parker.Hector bidding farewell to his wife and baby son, Odysseus bound to the mast listening to the Sirens, Penelope at the loom, Achilles dra …

Homer’s ‘The Iliads of Homer’ is a timeless epic poem that delves into the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles and the wrath that leads to devastating consequences. Written in dactylic hexamete …

Homer’s epic poem, The Odysseys of Homer, together with the shorter poems, is a classic work of ancient Greek literature. The poem follows the hero Odysseus on his journey home from the Trojan War, e …

George Chapman’s translations of Homer–immortalized by Keats’s sonnet– are the most famous in the English language. Swinburne praised their ‘romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur, ‘ their ‘fresh …

George Chapman’s translations of Homer are the most famous in the English language. Keats immortalized the work of the Renaissance dramatist and poet in the sonnet ‘On First Looking into Chapman’s Ho …

George Chapman’s translations of Homer are among the most famous in the English language. Keats immortalized the work of the Renaissance dramatist and poet in the sonnet ‘On First Looking into Chapma …

The longevity of Greek ideas, images, and systems of thought bears witness to the incomparable originality of ancient Greek scientific and artistic achievements and the genius of Hellenist society. I …

In ‘The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules’, Hesiod delves into the world of Greek mythology and epic poetry. Hesiod’s literary style is characterized by its didactic nat …

Homer’s ‘The Iliads’ is a classic epic poem that delves into the Trojan War, focusing on the wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences. Written in dactylic hexameter, the literary style of t …

Homer’s ‘The Odysseys of Homer, together with the shorter poems’ is an epic poem that follows the journey of the hero Odysseus as he tries to make his way back home after the Trojan War. Written in a …

‘The Odyssey’ by Homer is an epic adventure that has captivated readers for centuries. This ancient Greek tale follows the hero Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous journey home from the Trojan War. …

This collaborative masterpiece of hilarious city comedy was performedby the Children of the Revels at the Blackfriars playhouse in 1605. Thestory is of an allegorical simplicity that lends itself to …

This collaborative masterpiece of hilarious city comedy was performedby the Children of the Revels at the Blackfriars playhouse in 1605. Thestory is of an allegorical simplicity that lends itself to …